Young woman fighting for life after being rammed by car outside Collie pub
A young woman is fighting for life in Royal Perth Hospital after she was rammed by a car outside a pub in Collie overnight.
The 23-year-old was outside the Crown Hotel on Throssell Street with an 18-year-old woman at about 11pm on Thursday when a car mounted the sidewalk and struck the pair.
The vehicle pinned the two women to the wall with such force it caused it to partially collapse.
The incident caused a partial collapse of the wall. Credit:Nine News
The 23-year-old was flown to Royal Perth Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
The 18-year-old was taken to Collie Hospital by ambulance in a serious condition but has since been discharged.
A man is assisting police with their investigation into the matter.
Throssell Street/Coalfields Highway remains closed in both directions between Steere Street South and Mungalup Road.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online.
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